Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 7 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087321
Common Names
- Ximenia parviflora
- Small-flowered Ximenia
- Little-flowered Ximenia
Description
Ximenia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Ximenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is commonly found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ximenia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ximenia parviflora is yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are initially pale green, turning dark green as they mature.
Where to Find Ximenia parviflora
Ximenia parviflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Ximenia genus
Ximenia caffra,
Ximenia americana,
Ximenia gabonensis,
Ximenia coriacea,
Ximenia perrieri,
Ximenia parviflora,
Ximenia pubescens,
Ximenia glauca,
Ximenia horrida,
Ximenia roigii,
Ximenia intermedia,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,